Caribbean hurricanes
Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica with Record-Breaking Winds and Flooding
Oct 29, 2025 08:23 am CST
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, causing extensive flooding, destroying infrastructure, and forcing thousands into shelters. The record-breaking hurricane has claimed seven lives across the Caribbean and is now heading toward Cuba, where mass evacuations are underway.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Threatens Jamaica with Catastrophic Destruction and Record Rainfall
Oct 28, 2025 07:49 am CST
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm with winds reaching 175 mph, approaches Jamaica with potentially record-breaking destruction. Despite evacuation orders, many residents remain as forecasters predict up to 40 inches of rainfall, devastating floods, and destructive storm surges. The slow-moving hurricane has already claimed four lives in neighboring islands and experts warn climate change is intensifying its impact.